Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question, Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.

  1. She let her horse ______ in the field.









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    lose (V.) : to suffer loss ; to be defeated ; to part with
    Here, loose is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    lose (V.) : to suffer loss ; to be defeated ; to part with
    Here, loose is the right usage.


  1. I can _____ him without qualifications.









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    recommend : to tell somebody that something is good or useful.
    Here, recommend is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    recommend : to tell somebody that something is good or useful.
    Here, recommend is the right usage.



Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. The State is home to several destinations of ______ beauty.









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    Here, unparalleled is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, unparalleled is the right usage.


  1. Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because she _____.









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    Here, got a much better job is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, got a much better job is the right usage.



  1. After saying that Beverly made too many mistakes, Bob added insult to injury by saying _____.









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    add insult to injury : to make worse.
    Here, she worked very slowly is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    add insult to injury : to make worse.
    Here, she worked very slowly is the right usage.